Getting a bike

Black power!

Black by far. The 250 should be a good starter bike, as you've said. A couple of my buddies disagree as I tell them I've been thinking just as you have, and they've all said just get the 600 as i'm going to get bored with the 250 within a month or so, lol.

Well the 650 is almost $3000 more than the 250. I don't know if I can even afford the 650 right now. Seems best all around to go with the 250 for now. If I do get bored with it, I might get a used 650 or something.

Yah, as I would do as well. Same scenario basically, the 250 should be plenty for any never-before-rider. Have you gone and test ridden any of them yet? Gotten your license? You know I think all states now require you have to get your license before they will sell you a bike from the dealer so you've gotta get that first (atleast in FL)..

any gear you plan on getting along with the bike?

I've just decided today to get it at all. I'm planning on taking a safety course that is essentially the same as the road test, where I'll get some in-class experience and some on the road experience. Once I do that, I get my motorcycle endorsement, and I'll hit my bank and see about getting a loan. Once I get a loan, get the bike.

Sounds like a good plan, for sure. Good luck with getting the loan as well.

The loan shouldn't be much of an issue. I'll probably put up $1000-$2000 up front, and just pay off the remainder over a couple of years.